Facial Recognition

[brianp-beme]

The hands look too small for Honus...he had massively meaty hands...I think the E135 and related issues showcase them.

Brian

[tbob]

Wrists and arms are way out of whack for Wagner. Unless he was using steroids at the turn of the century, no way is this Honus.

[oldjudge]

Not even close-nose and chin are wrong

[bmarlowe1]

Doug's photo could be clearer - but as best as can be seen, the ear shapes are different - not Wagner.

[drc]

As I recall when the photo was originally discussed, I thought the photo itself was too modern for the subject. The photo appears original and antique, but perhaps is from the 1910s-20s rather than the 1890s. Duly note that I'm going by my memory (which perhaps can play tricks) and don't see the whole photo here. I'd want to see the mount to give a better opinion of date.

None the less, I don't think the guy shown here looks like Wagner. Though there is a resemblance.

[Jewish-collector]

Doug,

Does this discussion help ?

http://www.network54.com/Forum/15365...Honus+Wagner+-

Alan

[slidekellyslide]

Well, I guess the consignor's not giving up until he finds an auction house that will sell this as Honus wagner.

[dallen]

My consignor bought it as a walk in to his store for $200. He actually has 48 hours to return it so it may be going back and the journey will continue to find someone who things its Wagner.

Thanks for your help.

All the best,
Doug

[drc]

It is an original old baseball photo, so has some financial value even if it isn't Wagner. $200 seems high to me, but far from outlandish.